Mash-Up Anime World: Adopted by the Sawamura Family

"Generally speaking, only those who have been through the rain themselves will want to hold an umbrella for those who come after them."

"These students who have been bullied and received our help are the backbone of our organization."

"They can truly empathize with the pain of being bullied."

"That's why they have the motivation and determination to break the cycle of bullying and hold an umbrella for the next generation."

"Do you expect the popular kids at school to understand the pain of those who are bullied?"

"And then extend a helping hand to them?"

"On the contrary, it's precisely because of the clear hierarchy among students—"

"Divided by grades, family background, athletic ability, looks, and eloquence—"

"That bullying is so hard to eradicate."

After hearing Akira Sawamura's well-reasoned analysis, Yukinoshita Yukino fell into a state of self-loathing.

"Compared to you, Akira, I feel like a naive, self-centered waste of space who can't even take care of myself."

"I'm utterly useless."

"But Yukino, it's already admirable that you can acknowledge your flaws."

"You're right—good grades don't necessarily mean someone is a good person overall."

Seeing Yukino still downcast, as if she had lost all hope in life, Akira quickly switched to a different approach to encourage her.

"It's normal. Not just high schoolers—"

"Even college students fresh out of school and stepping into the real world have a certain naivety in their eyes."

"If you don't believe me, Yukino, try looking at your own reflection in the mirror every morning when you're brushing your teeth."

"See if your eyes are clear but also a little... foolish?"

Yukinoshita Yukino was completely dumbfounded.

The others were equally stunned.

Where had the gentle childhood friend gone?

How had he disappeared so suddenly?

Is this really how you encourage someone?

"My advice is to just get used to it."

"Get used to the fact that you're an ordinary person."

"If everyone were Einstein, humanity would've already reached interstellar civilization."

"The large-scale educational experiments at the White Room and Advanced Nurturing High School have proven—"

"True geniuses can't be mass-produced artificially."

"The government can only cultivate talented individuals for the country."

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."

Wahhh!

Unsurprisingly, under Akira's reverse psychology, Yukino's defenses crumbled, and she burst into tears.

She had been emotionally battered too many times tonight.

This infuriating childhood friend of hers had mocked and outshone her at every turn.

Her pride and dignity had been completely stripped away.

"Is this really how you comfort Yukino?"

The others were utterly speechless.

Yukino had just been feeling a bit down, but now she was bawling her eyes out.

"Don't worry, Yukino has a strong mental fortitude—"

"Stronger than most of you here."

"And she has a never-give-up, fight-to-the-end spirit."

"This is my special way of encouraging Yukino and Eri."

"Have I ever encouraged any of you like this?"

"This is an exclusive treatment only Yukino and Eri get."

"You all wish you could have it!"

Everyone: "..."

Is this some kind of twisted logic?

This was the first time they'd seen someone turn black into white so effortlessly.

"We don't want this kind of special treatment!"

The childhood friends shouted in unison, clearly annoyed.

"By your logic, should Yukino thank you for this?"

Akira crossed his arms and retorted with a smug expression:

"Tch!"

"A simple 'thank you' isn't enough."

"I don't even want that!"

"If Yukino really wants to thank me, she should be the first to join my harem."

"And set a good example for the rest of you."

"Thank you? As if!"

Yukinoshita Yukino was so angry she forgot to cry.

She delivered a sharp chop to Akira's head and snapped:

"Tolerating your philandering is the most sincerity I can muster in this lifetime."

"That's right!"

The others quickly rallied behind Yukino.

"So, you've all secretly agreed to let me be a playboy?"

Akira blinked, his tone suddenly serious and concerned.

"Akira, what are you planning?"

The childhood friends were starting to panic.

They were genuinely worried this playboy would go around confessing to everyone.

After all, Akira's charm was something few girls could resist.

"We're warning you—don't do anything reckless!"

"Reckless? Me? I'm just a good Samaritan who helps people in need."

"Isn't it reasonable for me to save a beautiful girl every now and then?"

"And if they want to repay me by joining my harem, isn't that also reasonable?"

"Everyone knows I, Akira Sawamura, am a helpful person."

So that's his plan.

The girls collectively sighed in relief, then shot back:

"How many beautiful girls do you think need saving in this world?"

Hehe! There are plenty of girls I want to save—you just don't know about them yet.

Just in the Detective Conan storyline alone, there are several girls waiting for me to rescue them.

Fujiwara Chika suddenly had a wild thought and asked:

"Akira, what if you save a girl who's... not that pretty?"

"And she wants to repay you by offering herself?"

Akira clasped his hands together and politely declined:

"Miss, we're not a good match."

"I already have a fiancée, arranged by our parents."

"You'll have to repay my kindness in your next life."

"Then he quickly turned and ran."

Pfft!

The girls burst out laughing, unable to contain themselves.

"Generally speaking, if they're not super beauties on your level, I try to avoid getting involved."

"You playboy!"

"Playboy? I'm just sparing them the embarrassment of comparing themselves to you."

"Do leaves willingly exist to serve flowers?"

"The reason you've all been able to grow up together—"

"Aside from my efforts as your childhood friend—is because you're all exceptional in your own ways."

Who doesn't want to be the main character in this world?

But most can only dream about it.

The girls nodded proudly, admitting that Akira had a point this time.

"Yukino, your goal is to expand the Mutual Aid Club to all elementary, middle, and high schools in Japan, forming a Mutual Aid Alliance."

"Let the bullied students themselves correct the culture of bullying."

"By then, all the parents in Japan will be die-hard supporters of the Mutual Aid Alliance."

"Honestly, if the Mutual Aid Alliance succeeds—"

"With all those votes, you could even run for a seat in the National Diet."

"And once these high schools move to Academy City, it'll be even easier to secure the parents' votes."

Seeing the other childhood friends' eyes narrow, Akira quickly added:

"Anyone interested can join in too, starting Mutual Aid Clubs at your own schools."

"Then work with Yukino to form the Mutual Aid Alliance."

That's more like it. This biased childhood friend had been focusing only on Yukino earlier.

"What about you?"

"You're making Yukino and us handle the Mutual Aid Club. Why aren't you helping?"

Akira raised a finger and posed a long-standing philosophical question:

"First of all, I'm the ultimate social butterfly."

"I can't understand why bullied students hide in the bathroom to eat lunch."

"Don't they find it gross?"

"I just can't empathize with them."

"It's like how I don't get why everyone in Japan has to 'read the air.'"

"Why everyone has to conform to the group."

"I didn't grow up in Japan, after all."

"What's wrong with eating alone at school?"

"Truly strong-minded people don't care about gossip."

"If anyone tries to bully me, I'll just whack them with a wooden sword."

"We're all minors—we've got immunity."

"Hitting them hard isn't a problem."

"Secondly, I'm not that righteous."

"I don't have the motivation to waste time on strangers."

"That's just pointless."

"I'd rather spend more time with my mom."

"Right, Mom?"

Akira suddenly turned to his mother, smiling as he asked.

Suou Yumi covered her mouth, holding back tears.

She was deeply moved.

This son of hers, whom she had lost and found again, was even more thoughtful than before.

"Those who help themselves will be helped by heaven."

"If I happen to come across such situations, I'll help, but actively seeking them out? No thanks."

"I've got too much on my plate already."

"At most, I can give you some advice."

"Just spending time with you all takes up a huge chunk of my day."

Akira pointed out the harsh reality.

They couldn't be like when they were kids, playing together carefree every day.

Even sleeping together in one giant room at night.

"It's your own fault for being such a playboy!"

The childhood friends immediately fired back, clearly annoyed.

They barely got any time with him as it was.

"If you all just joined my harem, we could live together, and I wouldn't have to run around so much."

Akira retorted without missing a beat.

"Akira, you're shameless!"

"You're unbelievable!"

"How can you say something like that with a straight face?"

The girls were furious, their faces red as they scolded him.

"See, you're getting worked up again."

Akira spread his hands, his expression so nonchalant it only made the girls angrier.

It made it seem like they were the ones overreacting.

"Let's get back on topic."

"The Mutual Aid Alliance should avoid touching those elite private schools."

"Especially ones like Gakushuin, Shuchiin, and Private Hyakkaou Academy."

"We've heard of Gakushuin and Shuchiin."

"But Private Hyakkaou Academy? Are you serious?"

"That's where Momoko comes in."

Akira pulled the quiet Jabami Momoko over and ruffled her hair.

Momoko's face showed a look of affection.

"Japan really has all kinds of weirdos."

"Private Hyakkaou Academy is a school where gambling determines your status and treatment."

"Just like how many elites send their kids to the White Room, hoping to turn them into geniuses—"

"Many also send their kids to Private Hyakkaou Academy."

"To experience the pain of being livestock."

"The experiences at Private Hyakkaou Academy become valuable life lessons for these students."

"Teaching them not to gamble away their family's future when they take over the family business."

"Akira, I'm curious—is 'livestock' what we think it is?"

Chitanda Eru couldn't help but ask, raising her hand.

"Aside from physical harm, any form of bullying or humiliation is allowed."

"Including many perverted, degrading methods."

Chitanda Eru's face turned red as she recalled something she'd recently read.

"Eru, you're acting weird!"

"Tell us, what have you been reading lately?"

Akira pressed Eru's shoulders, relentlessly questioning her.

"You've corrupted my pure, innocent Eru."

Eru's face turned even redder.

She hadn't expected Akira to guess what she'd been up to.

"I—I haven't!"

Eru shook her head vigorously, covering her mouth and refusing to say more.

She wasn't curious anymore.

"I thought Eru liked detective novels and historical biographies?"

"Who says those can't have explicit content?"

"Anyway, at Private Hyakkaou Academy, all students can bully those who've become livestock."

"Don't be fooled by Momoko's current gentle, quiet demeanor."

"When it comes to gambling, her face shows all kinds of exaggerated expressions."

The girls' eyes immediately turned to Jabami Momoko.

What kind of exaggerated expressions?

They really wanted to see her demonstrate right now.

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